US Bridges

N2874 (madison) over Creek

Good

Garfield County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI E of Van Buren · Structure no. 218230000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2874 (madison) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N2874 (madison) over Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN2874 (madison)
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 MI E of Van Buren
RouteCity Street N2874
Coordinates36.42601, -97.88488
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N2874 (madison) over Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2874 (madison) over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does N2874 (madison) over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N2874 (madison) over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns N2874 (madison) over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.